Liverpool put on a thrilling display in the Carabao Cup, thrashing West Ham 5-1 to advance to the next round. Despite falling behind early when Jarell Quansah’s own goal gave West Ham the lead, Liverpool quickly regained control. Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah were instrumental in the comeback, each scoring to secure a resounding victory.
Jota was particularly impressive, equalizing with a well-timed header and scoring again after half-time following good work by Curtis Jones. His brace set the tone for Liverpool’s dominance. Salah extended the lead in the second half, capitalizing on a rebound after a shot from Alexis Mac Allister, just before West Ham’s Edson Alvarez was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, diminishing any hope of a comeback for the Hammers.
Cody Gakpo rounded off the scoring with two late goals, adding to West Ham’s misery and ensuring Liverpool’s comfortable passage to the next round. The result continues Liverpool’s strong run of form under new manager Arne Slot, as they aim to retain their Carabao Cup title. On the other hand, West Ham, who had recently suffered a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, struggled throughout and must quickly regroup for their upcoming Premier League fixtures
For West Ham, this was a second consecutive Carabao Cup elimination at the hands of Liverpool, deepening their woes under manager Julen Lopetegui. Liverpool’s comprehensive victory sets up a fourth-round clash against Brighton
